Lana was confused. However, she didn't dare to take things lightly.
Her mind was churning at the fastest speed.
Tentatively, Lana asked,
"Am I speaking with the future Layla?"
Layla's voice echoed like she was surprised that Lana was able to figure it out, and she immediately said, "Yes! I am from the future!"
Lana fell into deep silence.
"Lana… listen to me."
The voice carried a strange distortion, as if it were traveling across time itself.
Lana did not ask how Layla had gained such an ability. She did not question the impossible. Instead, she went straight to the core.
"What's happening?" Her voice remained steady despite the chill creeping up her spine. "Why are you so desperate? Is something going to happen?"
Layla's voice wavered, static crackling faintly in the background.
"The future… is much worse than now," she replied calmly, though that calm felt forced. "You'll encounter danger in the forest."
Lana's breath hitched for a fraction of a second.
